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How many nutrons are in an atom of copper

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There are two stable isotopes of copper. Their atomic weights are 63 and 65.

Since the atomic number of copper is 29, those isotopes' nuclei have 34 neutrons and 36 neutrons respectively.

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35 neutrons are in an atom of copper

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